It looks likeGothamseason 5 is going to be taking on the events ofBatman: Zero Year.Gothamjust wrapped up its fourth season on Fox and left fans with a lot to ponder in the offseason. The network has renewed the DC series for a shortened, final season that will finally see theyoung Bruce Wayne become Batman. While a great many details regarding next season’s plot remain under wraps, producer John Stephens has revealed a little bit of what we can expect.
Warning: spoilers ahead for theGothamseason 4 finale. Following the final episode of season 4, producer John Stephens was asked about what DC Comics stories might influence the show’s upcoming final run of episodes. “You mean besides ‘No Man’s Land”’?" he joked, as the finale saw the complete destruction of Gotham. After that, Stephens dished a bit on what to expect, including a little bit of theZero Yearstoryline. Here’s what he had to say about it.
“There are, and I’m trying to remember which [stories] they actually are. There’s gonna be a little bit of Zero Year in there, you know as well. [You know] some of that stuff, especially with Nygma. And there’s another one but if I tell you what it is it really does spoil the story.”
Scotty Snyder’sZero Year, not to be confused withBatman: Year One, was part of DC’s New 52 initiative and centers heavily on Riddler. Given that Hugo Strange will be bringing Edward Nigma back to life, as teased by the season 4 finale, we can guess he’s going to factor in next season. Even thoughYear Oneis a totally different storyline, exploring Batman’s first year in the cape, it’s not hard to imagine elements of that story may creep in as well. For those who may not be familiar, here is a synopsis forBatman: Zero Year.
“Six years ago, the legend of Batman emerged amid the greatest catastrophe Gotham had ever endured. A maniac calling himself The Riddler shut down all electric power mere days before a terrifying superstorm. But the Dark Knight isn’t the only hero to surface during this moment in time known only as the Zero Year! Journey back to the Zero Year to see the early tales of heroes and heroines such asNightwing, Green Arrow, Batgirl, Superman, Birds of Prey, Catwoman and more!”
David Mazouz, who plays the young Bruce Wayne onGotham, has literally grown up before our eyes. He’s 17-years-old now though and that’s just old enough for him to really do some crime fighting next year. Aside from theZero Yearstuff, Cameron Monaghan had also fully transformed intoThe Joker, even though the show can’t call him that, which is a little frustrating. In any case,Gothamseason 5 potentially has a lot going for it and could make for a thrilling final run onFox.
